Amorim ‘failed to convince Man Utd board to sanction Martinez transfer despite coaches being desperate to replace Onana'
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RUBEN AMORIM failed to convince Manchester United chiefs to buy Emiliano Martinez, according to reports.
Altay Bayindir filled in for Andre Onana in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday and was at fault for the Gunners' goal.
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Amorim has been unable to get Man Utd chiefs to spend big on a new stopper
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Amorim has supposedly been pushing to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer.
But reports from Argentine journalist Gaston Edul claim the boss has been unable to get chiefs to spend big on a new No1.
Man Utd have been heavily linked with Aston Villa stopper Martinez.
A bid of around £40million is thought to be enough to bring the 32-year-old to Old Trafford.
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But so far Man Utd are said to have only seen a loan approach rejected.
Edul said on the 412 YouTube channel: "The deal was very close.
"The coaching staff, especially Amorim, wanted him and Martinez knew that Amorim wanted him.
"Amorim could not convince the board that it was important to spend on a good goalkeeper.
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'Well, they told him that Onana was there and said, 'OK, we'll do you a favour and try,' and they offered a loan.
"Aston Villa made it clear under what conditions they would let him go for a sale.'
Emi Martinez in tears as he waves goodbye to fans after Aston Villa's final home game
SunSport exclusively revealed back in June that Amorim was a huge fan of Martinez.
He put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Villa Park last summer but was still expected to depart this summer after tearfully waving to fans in the final match of last season.
Away from Martinez, Man Utd are said to be keen on Gianluigi Donnarumma as he looks to leave PSG after being replaced by Lucas Chevalier.
There has been interest in Onana from Monaco, Inter Milan and Saudi Arabian sides.
But the keeper is said to be desperate to prove the doubters wrong after two difficult seasons between the sticks for Man Utd.
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